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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,351.56, 833,987.49 and 332,419.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,351.56, 833,987.49 and 332,419.37 is: 458,729.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,351.56 : 833,987.49 = 332,419.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,351.56/833,987.49 = 332,419.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,351.56x = 833,987.49 × 332,419.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,351.56x = 277,233,591,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,233,591,843.74/604,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,729.01

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